Ponzi Schemes and Scam Activities During and Post COVID-19
As the world grapples with the fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic which has not only claimed lives and affected human livelihood, but also ravaged economies, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) continues to stand..
Licensing – A Core Regulatory Function in the Capital Markets
But why license, or why do we need to renew licenses regularly? Generally, regulators are obliged to protect consumers (or investors in the case of capital markets) from possible market abuses.
Stakeholder Advisory in View of the COVID-19 Pandemic
As you are aware, the outbreak of the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) epidemic has continued to disrupt doing business even in the financial markets worldwide. H. E the President has issued directives to supplement the Ministry of Health.
CMA Assures Stakeholders of Business Continuity despite the COVID 19 Scare
Following the guidance by the Ministry of Health and directives issued by H. E the President on the COVID 19 pandemic (Corona virus),
CMA to Appeal High Court Ruling in Tolea Case
The Civil Division of the High Court has ruled that the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) should, among others, re-evaluate the application by Tolea Securities Limited (TSL) to issue Exchange Traded Funds
Alternative Sources of Financing: Why Family Owned Businesses in Uganda Should Embrace Private Equity
Family owned businesses are an important feature in Uganda’s economic landscape,dominating sectors…
Capital Markets – a Source of Patient Capital for Business Expansion and Debt Refinancing
I have said at various fora that there is a lot more capital looking for investments across the world, relative to the pipeline
CMA commences first round of inspections for FY 2019/20
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has embarked on the first round of inspections of licensed intermediaries for the financial year 2019/20. During this round, the Authority will be inspecting fund managers,
Public Notice: APPROVAL TO OPERATE A COMMODITIES EXCHANGE
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has learnt through media reports that there are persons who purportedly launched a commodities exchange to trade “precious metals” in Uganda.
CMA, Police strengthen partnership to fight capital markets offences
More than 300 officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Uganda Police Force will be undertaking training this financial year on various aspects within the capital markets, in a bid to enable them